Why India Celebrates Engineers’ Day On September 15: The Story Of M Visvesvaraya

As of 2026, India has 23 IITs, 31 NITs and 26 IIITs, forming the backbone of engineering education in the country. With a global focus shifting towards artificial intelligence, semiconductors, renewable energy and deep tech, Indian engineers are expected to play a crucial role in achieving long-term national goals, including the vision of a developed India by 2047.